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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-23
HERE AND THERE.

We are told that shipping rose
buds and Cape jessamine grown in the
open air from Crystal Springs Miss,
TO Northern cities has paid we'll this
year.
The Charleston NeWs and Courier
urges that the South should manu-
fac,ure every pound of cotton grown
on its fields, and thus derive the whole
profit from its principal agricultural
prod uct.
The best tim, to plow under a
clover sod is in the fall, and at least
ten bushels If lime per acre should DO
broadcastcd over it after blowing. By
fall piowing the sod is moro easily
dccomposcd and becomes plant food,
while the cutworms will be DESTROYED
by the fros'.
Pin worms in flower pots can be
gotten rid of by watering with lime
water. if the plants are of a kind unin-
jurcd by it. The worms dislike tobac-
co-water and strong soap-suds. II
these are not effcctual, drown them
out by immersing the whole pot in .
tub of soap-suds, letting it remain
there forty-eight hours. -Mrs. H. H.,
IN american Garden.
The West Tennessee horticultural
Society will hold their SIKH annual
meeting at the court-hous in Jackson,
December 8, 8 and 10, 1887. Eminent
speakers from different sections of tho
country have been invite;l to be pres.
cnt and address the society on llcrti.
cultural and kindred topics.
Under an act of the last L ,gisia-
ture Of Tennessee it is made the duty
OF the county superintendent of schools
to set aside day to be known as "Ar.
Dor Day. when all the children shall,
under the direction of their teachers,
set out trees and generally beautify
the school grounds.
AT meeting of the farmers and
livestock men of Marshall County,
1ehh.' nc Lcwisburg recently, it Was
determined TO hold a fair next fall.
Committees were appointed and other
steps taken looking to permanent or.
ganization the first NJ ,nday in N,vcm.
ber No county could better sustain =
first-class fair than Marshall.
American apricot peach is tho
name given by the Gardeners Month
~ to new peach with al apricot
flavor and surprisingly small Stone.
represented as no larger than the pit Of
u plum. 1t is chance seedlinr orio-
mating with ii, 7. Walker, Summer
VILE s C.. described as of IL golden
apricot color rich red shading toward
The sun. The stone is free and thu
flesh sweet; size medium.
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ton went on, and it became apparent

ton went on, and it became apparent
that innocent lives had been sacrificed.
and the real dcpredators appeared in
the form of yellow-jackets. They
were active and voracious, and could
and did, in plain view, pass from
bunch to bunch, and with their sharp
proboscides puncture and suck the
Juice until surfeited, when they would
fly off in sluggish manner. A few
of the common gray wasps would fol-
low and lap up tho exuded sweets,
and it became clear that The innocent
bees had only been doing the same
thing: The whey ard was the victim
of an unsupported enemy, and it was
serious question how his ravages
could be checked. Knowing some
thing of the habits of this in
sect in respect to burrowing into
the ground for their nests, we
called up an intelligent and observing
negro man and put him on the watch.
Following out the idea suggested by a
recent reading of Cooper's Oak Open
ings, in which was described the plan
bee.hunters use for finding bee-trees,
this man was enabled to trace the vel.
low-jackets, by the direction of their
flight to their nests. several of which
were found within a few hundred
yards. The destruction of these iu-
sccts was accomplished somewhat
after the plan pursued with the bees.
After nightfall large armful of dry
straw was deposited over the nest, and
then by violent knocking on the
ground the ycllow-jackets would rush
up from their burrow. and whilst en-
tangled in the straw the torch was APP
piled and the whole colony burnt up.
After this our vineyard remained un-
disturbed for years. Farm and FIRE.
side.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-23
Wisdom From Experience.

The more experience have In farm
ing, writes Nee, of Mississippi. the
palmer l see the folly of destroying
different things without thinking
whether they would ever be of any
possible use to the farm. TO be sue
cessful farmer you should utilize every
thing that can be made into something
of value. Every old horse or COW that
dies should be hauled out to some bald
spot on a ridge that is not in cultiva-
ton, and as soon as the bones have
lost their offensive odor they should
DO hauled in and burned and the
ashes put in your compost heap.
Every COW on the plantation should
be penncd regularly every night
except Saturday night and the
manure taken up the next morning.
Every bushel of ashes should b, saved.
Every negro on your place should be
provided with several barrels and be
paid ten or fifteen cents q barrel to
save the ashes for you. All your COT
ton seed should be put back on your
land, and there are great many other
things to be done in the way of saving
for the compost heap. and stopping
gullies, ETC., that would require great
deal too much space to tell you about,
but which you can see for yourself if
you would just stop and consider I
think that Indifference and not laz;.
ness is the cause of so many failures
among our Southern farmers.
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lllHA1
AIL.S
YOU?

Do you feel dull. languid, low.spir,toa ,,,-
les3 and indescribably miserable, both n, "e-
cally and mentally; experience sen paye Y:
fulness or bloating after eating, or Of ron ~
ing, tongue coated. bitter or bad ta. .aof 2
mouth, irregular appetite, dizziness fre",,,ln
headaches, blurred eyesight. floating snss.asi
before the eyes. nervous prostratiOn N :,
haustion, irritahility Of temper, hot fiIsb na'
biting, transient pains here and there a na;
feet, drOwsiness after meals, wakefnlnes..0 oQ
disturbed and unrefreshins sleep. cnnst., q
understandable feeling Of dread, or Of imncn,,I!.
ing calamity2 f>''a'
II you YOU have all. or any considerable number
OF these symptoms, you are suffering from,
that most common Of American malad; aum
Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver. assnc;".sS
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The ,rosa
complicated your disease has become A ~
greater tae number ana diversity Of symp.
DIR. Picrce's Golden Medical DiscovarS:;
will sllbdue it, if taken according To diraay
tons for reasonable length of time. II ny.
cured, complications multiply and ConsnmSns.
ton Of tlie Lungs; Skin Diseases, Heart Disease.
maladies are quito liable to set in and. aennss
or later, induce a fatal termination. '.sE
DIR. Piercc's Golden Medical D,..
cOyery acts powerfully upon the Liver, ana
through that great blood purifying organ ns
purities, from whatever cause arising. II II" \,
equally efficacious in acting upon the Kid
neys, and other excretOry organs. clesneins
strengthening, and healing their diseases. r.
an appetizing, restorative tonic, it promotes
both flesh aud strength In maieriai distssic ~
this wonderful medicine has gained great
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Chiils and
Fever, Dumb Aglle, and kindred diseases. s
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis,
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CHIEF OF STRANGERS.
A HIdeous Old Thug Tries His Terrible
Arts on u Tourist.

Arts on u IOurlSCs
Many of tho great criminals whom
have seen bore in their faces terrible
warning of what they were; but with the
Thugs Of Jahapur it is not so. These hui
man vampires who now gather round me,
saws correspondent of tho Philadelphia
Press, every one of whom has taken more
lives than any public executioner in
Europe, are to the outward eye set of
quiet, slouching, meager old men, who
might be gang of beggars, group OF
harmless village folk, party OF super
animated native workmen, or any thing
on earth but what they really are.
"rhat's the chief" whispers my guide,
pointing to small, lean, gray-beard, with
white turban, who is sitting before the
nearest hut, rocking child OH his knee,
and stroking it's thin, little, brown face
with the hand that has shed the blood of
his fellow msu like water.
"Ass him." rejoin l, show many muir.
ders he has committed.o
A momentary CLEAN of cunning wrinkles
in his sunken eyes. The old tiger is evil
IDENTIFY suspicious, and stands on his
guard.
81 can not tell" he answers, with an in
difference which, under such circum-
stances, has in it something indescribably
CHASTITY. 81 didn't keep count of them be.
yond a hundred"
"Now, before we co." says.I to our con.
ductor, 81 mean to see for myself how the
strangling was done. Oblige me by telling
this man to put his moose around my
wrist, for don't care to trust him with
my throat"
Tho savage eagerness with which tho
withered old skeleton obeys the call-as ii
filled with fresh life by even the make.be.
lieve show Of MURDERS fearful to see.
Knotting small coin into the corner of
his handkerchief to give him a
sure hold, he slips the moose
round my arm and then, bringing his
knuckles together with sudden twist,
gives my wrist squeeze and almost makes
the bone crack.
The awful change that passes over his
face at this moment battles all de.
scription. His dull, flimsy eyes seem to
blaze with hell-ire, his sharp, white teeth
are laid bare in wolfsh grin, his shriv.
eled, corpse-like features culver with
ferocious joy so fiendish that an actual
demon starting up before me could scarce
ly be more appalling. The thought Of that
face bending over some helpless man in
the gloomy depths of the forest, just as
the fatal moose frightened, is altogether too
much for my nerves, and it is with long
breath of relief that find myself outside
the fatal Enclosure once more.
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A rcn-rhousana Dollar watch.

The death of Mr.. Alfred Denison re-
moves wsll.known figure from London
society. He was younger brother of the
celebrated George Anthony Denison
Archdeacon Of Taunton, and Of Mr.. Speak
or Denison, afterward Viscount Oossington
Lady Oossington presented her brother-in'
law with ten thousand dollars for certain
services. This money Mr.. Denison invest
cd in sumptuous watch. Avery musical
repeater of the best workmanship was in
closed in q gold case literally studded
with jewels, and each jewel a picked
stone. The watch chain had success sion
of black pearls, and the signet was scar
abeus. The worst of this costly whim
was that the owner scarcely dared wear
the watch for fear OF being robbed in the
street, and could not leave it at home TO,
fear of burglary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-23
HOW HE KNEW HIM.
Abraham Lincoln's Story About Henri!
Ward Beccher.

Ward Beccher.
Ben: Perley Poore is authority for thP
statement that Abraham Lincoln once
told good story about Henry Ward
Beecher, who, dressed in very common
clothes, was studying human nature as
exhibited in the highways and byways OF
sophie peregrinations, he went into a
mock auction shop. He stood awhile on
entering, and reflected, doubtless. how
any ono could be so lost to all sense of
truth and honesty as the auctioneer in
question, endeavoring to palm of his
worthless trash to the inexperienced in
city ways as good and valuable, and
finally the auctoneer called out: Mr..
Beocher, why don't you bid?" He was
greatly astonished, as can be
imagined, at finding himself known
in this place, and, as he had supposed
in his purposely careless dress. He imme.
diately left, and started for the residence
of one of the members of the church in the
neighborhood, and requested him, as an
act of Kindness, to go down and inquire Of
that person who had sold himself to Sa-
tan for the love of gain how it was that he
knew him in his disguise, The neighbor
kindly consented, and on entering the
"Peter Funk" shop he addressed tho
auctioneer:
''How is it that you know Henry Ward
Beecher so we'll as to be able to recognize
him in his disguised"
"How do know him? Why, have been
prominent member Of his congregation
for the last five years, and lease the fifth
pew from the 'front.'"
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EDUCATING COLTS.
A Work for Which the Winter Month
Afford Ample Opportunity.

A Work for Which the Winter Month 9
Afford Ample Opportunity.
The earlier the training of the horse
begins, the easier it is accomplished
and the more thoroughly the lessons
are learned. There is, of course, n
difference in the intelligence possessed
by horses. just as there is in people,
and some colts learn much faster than
others, but at the same time the readi.
ness with which they learn what is
wanted of them depends, in a great
measure, upon the skill and methods
oft he man who does the training. In
careful, patient hands high melted
colt may be trained so that he can be
safely trusted under almost any cir.
Gums anccs, while u man who is care
less and without discretion ruins him.
As rule, not enough attention is
given 10 accustoming the colt to sights
and sounds that he may be influenced
by when put to work. Especially is
this the case on the farm, where the
breaking" of the young horse to har-
ness is put off until he is old enough to
be put 10 work, and as soon as he has
learned TO go along quietly his educa-
ton is considered completed. When
such horse is sold to go to town or
large city, the surroundings are so
different from what he has been
familiar with on the farm, that he is
constantly bcingfrightened and can not
he regarded safe horse, either for
driving purposes or slow work.
A different method of training would
have MADE him quite different. He
should be taught while yet in the barn
on the farm, to allow the dangling of
harness. etc, about his heels. and then
in case. when on the road, some acci.
dent happens which brings the whffl e.
tree OF the vehicle against him, he will
not be so apt to become frightened and
run AWAY 1t is good plan to bear
in mind what may be his surroundings
when he leaves the farm, and prepare
him for these by carefully bringing
him in contact with untoward sights
and sounds until he learns that no
harm need be feared from them. While
doing this, however, great caution
should DO used that the colt does not
become frightened and get away. The
winter months afford an opportunity
for this work, when there is frequently
time that may be devoted to it without
interfering with duties that, during
other seasons of the year. demand SO
much time. National Lice Stock Jour.
r@
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-23
In Loves Harness,

Most women naturally look forward tc
matrimony as their proper sphere in life
but they should constantly bear in mind
that a fair, rosy face. brig ht eyes, and 8
healthy. well-developed form, are the best
passports to a happy marriage. All those
wasting disorders, weaknesses, dragging
down" sensations, and functional irregular
tiles peculiar to their sex, have an unfailing
tion. It is the only medicine Tor women,
sold by druggists, unaer a positive guarantee
from the manufacturers, that it will give
satisfaction in every case, or money will be
refunded. This guarantee has been printed
on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully carried
out for many years.
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The Religion Worth Having.

Your religion is not of much worth
unless it applies to every thing that
you do; unless it exacts integrity at
every turn. If it does this; if it sets
before you on every occasion when
there is possibility Of going wrong
the way of truth and duty, con-
slraining you to walk therein; If it
steadfastly refuses to be left in the
church, and insists on following you
home, to your office, into every nook
and corner of your life, holding up one
spotless ideal of humanity-tl,en Of
this you may be sure: you have found
or have been found by the true Evan
rel.-M y Examiner
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A IIaslleesh Club.

Hasheesh is superseding morphine ana
vaporized ether, it is said, in the affectid,
OF the Partisan dilettanti drunkards.
They have founded Hasheesh club on
the Rue st. Michel, where they meet every
Friday. The amount of the drug which
each shall take is prescribed by doctor,
and the dose is prepared by chemist,
both members of the club. 1t is taken in
pills, and not chewed, drunken, or smoked,
as are the oriental fashions. Each of the
members is bound to describe to the others.
either in writing or verbally, his sonsa-
tions as the drug gains its influence over
him.
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SAFE, permanent and complete are the
cures of bilious and intermittent diseases,
made by Prickly Ash Bitters. Dyspepsia
general debility, habitual constipation, liver
aud kidney complaints are speedily eradi.
Gated from the system. It disinfects,
cleanses and eliminates all malaria. HEALTH
and vigor are obtained more rapidly and
antidote than by any other remedy hereto.
fore known. As blood purifier and tonic
it brings health, renewed energy and vital.
ity to worn and diseased body.
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The stomach a, a Vinegar c,,,e,.

A singing as of hot vinegar is sometimes
felt in the gullet. This is produced by an
acid or gas evolved by dyspepsia. A genial
carminative,. far more reliable than car
Donate OF soda or magnesia, is Hostetter's
stomach quo bltters, which is an exceptionally
indigestion; also from fever and ague ner-
vousness, constipation and biliousness.
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YoN sturdy oak whose branches wide
Not long ago an acorn, small,
Low nj In p, @ho

Not unlike the thrifty oak in it's germ, de-
yelopement and growth, is consumption.
But even this mighty foe of mankind, posi-
lively yields to the wonderful curative prop-
critics Of DR.: Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coyery If taken early; Don't be blind to
less case. This remarkable remedy has res
cued thousands. OF druggists.
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but there is no other remedy for sick head
ache, dizziness, constipation, biliousness, or
to restore a regular, healthy action to the
liver, stomach and bowels, equal to those
reliable little pleasant Purgative Pellets"
prepared by DR.. Pierce. OF druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-23

The way Of the transgressor is hard to get
on to If the transgressor is trusted bank
icial-Kerchant Traveller.
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Mystery of Mysteries.

The proper study of mankind Is man.
There is more fun, though, in studying
woman. But it doesn't do any good. You
can't make her out.
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What tho Average Nan Eats.

The averaged man throughout the
civilized world annually consumes 445
pounds Of grain, 70 pounds OF meat, Z
pounds of butter. and 20 pounds of sugar.
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IT'S always darkys before the dawn" "a
the farmer observed when he heard noise
In his melon patch at three o'clock In the
morning.-Charlston Enterprise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-23

Those whose Compilations are moor.
should use Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair Dye, Black or Brown, Soc
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THAT one struck scenter," remarked the
puglilst, rs ne landed his fist on his oppon-
ents nose.-4Nerchant 1rav. Ter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-23

USE Browns BRONCHIAL. TRocurs for
Coughs, Colds and all other Throat Troubles
the best."--Reo. Le,,yu
Ward Beccher.
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TIE medical profession Is against high
heels, but 1t appears to be unanimously In
favor Of high heals -lNerchdnt Trorslsr,
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The reporter who goes out to interview a
man always starts with an interrogation
polut in his head.--lNerchaut Traveller,
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No use telling fighting dog, accustomed
to the pit, 'how to act in 'gic'-room. -
Texas SiftinGs
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CURES ALL HuMORs,

from common Blotcl,, or Eruption. to the
worst Scrofula. salt-rheun,, Feyer.soreas
Scaly or Rough Skin, In short, oil disease,
caused by bad blood are conquered BY Nm
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign influence. Especially has It mani.
tested its potency in curing letter, Eczems.
Erysipelas, BoiIs, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Gcroi.
nl 10y Sores and sWellings, Hip-joint Disease,
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents II
clamps for a large Treatise, with coiored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections,
"FoR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE.
Thoroughly cleanse 1t by using DIR. PierceS
Golden Medical Discovery, and eood
digestion, fair skin, buoyant SHIRTS, vitsi
strength and bodily health will be established
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AN early settler-a man who pays for his
lodging before going to bed Teas Sittings.
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The smokers delight-"Tansilrs Punchn
SC. cigar.
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FOUND tioating-pond lilies Puck.

IF told to take black seat" one will
invariably take affront-Detroit Free Press.
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'THERE's plenty Of room at tho top" as
the champagne remarked when 1t few to
he dudes head
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WHEN Tom, who is very fond of base ball
hears the dinner-bell, he always answers the
summons at his topmost speed He says 81,
making run for the home-plate. "-Goldsn
Days.
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The ordinary human being would rather
pc drowned at sea than toad ashore.-Du-
| luth Iaragrapher.
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YOU make me tired" as the wheel said
to the wagon-maker.--Pi Bulletin.
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WHEN convict takes leave without per;
mission be Is still without leave "
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fect!y plain ~ '' - pe1'
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Observation-Disclosures,

The barber is firm believer in the theory
| of rotation in crops
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The home stretch-a nap on the lounge. =
Lo,psll Citizen.
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Catarrh

May affect any portion Of the body where tho
mucous membrane Is found. But catarrh OF the
head is by far the most common and. strange to
say the most liable to be neglected. 1t originates
in q cold, or succession of colds, combined with
impure blood. Tho wonderful success Hoods
Sarsapara has had in curing catarrh warrants us
in urging all who suffer with this disease to try the
peculiar medicine. 1t rcnovates ana invigorates
the blood, and tones every organ.
II have been troubled with that annoying dis
ease. nasal catarrf. and have taken all kinds OF
blood purifiers. but never found relief till used
Hoods Sarsapar:lla, which am confident will do
all that is claimed. Hurrah for Hoods Sarsapa'
riila!" J. i. RoUrf, harrisburg, KY.
II have taken Hoods sarsapariia for catarrh
and it has done mo q great dcalof good. recon.
mend it to all within my reach. Hoods Sarsapa-i
rilln has been worth everything to me-" LUTHER
d. ROBBINS East Thompson, Ct
Hoods Savsaparillat
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Prepared only;
by c. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecares, Lowell. Mass.
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Suit Yourself,

or pG for s.p hs like the marriage contract